The Washington State Growth Management Act (or “GMA”) is a state law that requires county and local governments to manage growth. All Cities and Counties must be in compliance with the requirements of the GMA to be eligible for grants and loans from certain state infrastructure programs. While the City of Shelton already has a Comprehensive Plan to manage its growth, the GMA requires that plans be reviewed periodically to better reflect current conditions. The Shelton City Commission adopted this most recent periodic update of the City of Shelton Comprehensive Plan on December 26, 2018.

Questions regarding this information should be directed to Jason Dose, Senior Planner, at 360-432-5102 or jasond@ci.shelton.wa.us .

FINAL drafts - UPDATED DECEMBER 2017!

Notice of Availability for the City of Shelton Comprehensive Plan Update and UGA Expansion Final Environmental Impact StatementNotice of Document Availability

Comprehensive Plan Update and UGA Expansion Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) - Posted August2017. (The Draft EIS can be accessed below in the February Drafts section of this page)

In its most simple terms, a Comprehensive Plan is a “roadmap”, of sorts, that helps guide the City’s future growth, while protecting our natural resources and refining our community character. The City has many choices regarding the specific content of the Comprehensive Plan and the Development Regulations (primarily zoning) that implement the plan. That is why we are reaching out to YOU to provide input and assistance in the plan update so you can help us shape the future of Shelton!

The first phase of proposed enhancements on Railroad Avenue will occur this summer as a part of a demonstration project. This will include a “road diet” which reduces portions of Railroad Avenue from four to two lanes, introduces angled parking, and progressive tests of differing intersection controls and treatments at Fourth/Railroad, and other street enhancements. There will be opportunities for citizen feedback on the proposed treatments and progressive tests.